The influence of nationality and gender on ethical sensitivity: An application of the issue-contingent model

被引:82
作者
Simga-Mugan, C [1 ]
Daly, BA
Onkal, D
Kavut, L
机构
[1] Middle E Tech Univ, Dept Business Adm, TR-06531 Ankara, Turkey
[2] Univ So Maine, Sch Business, Portland, ME 04104 USA
[3] Bilkent Univ, Fac Business Adm, Ankara, Turkey
[4] Istanbul Univ, Fac Business Adm, Istanbul, Turkey
关键词
context; cross-cultural; ethics; ethical sensitivity; gender; Hofstede; issue-contingent model; Kohlberg; nationality; roles;
D O I
10.1007/s10551-004-4601-z
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
When a member of an organization has to make a decision or act in a way that may benefit some stakeholders at the expense of others, ethical dilemmas may arise. This paper examines ethical sensitivity regarding the duties to clients and owners (principals), employees (agents), and responsibilities to society (third parties). Within this framework, ethical perceptions of male and female managers are compared between the U.S. and Turkey - two countries that differ on power distance as well as the individualism/collectivism dimensions. Our results show that ethical sensitivity varies depending upon whether the interests of principals, agents, or third parties are affected by a given ethical dilemma. We also find that, contingent upon the principal-agent-society relationships, the nationality and gender of the decision-maker influences ethical sensitivity.
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页码:139 / 159
页数:21
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